Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice Catholic Politicians

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cruz Bustamante, and Gray Davis unapologetically tout their pro-abortion stances while practicing as "Catholics" in good standing.

Except for a handfull of right-wing fanatics, most of the American bishops will not refuse holy communion to pro-abortion politicians and celebrities. Many thanks to the bishops, especially Bishop Gregory and Cardinal McCarrick for refusing to budge on this issue.

Abortion is only one issue, and certainly not the most important one facing Catholics and our society today. The rights of immigrants, the use of capital punishment, the needs of the poor, and the unjust aggression of our nation in war against others is much more pressing.

Abortion is a CHOICE best left to a woman in consulation with her doctor. While we lament the anti-abortion talk of Catholic bishops, we applaud the inclusion of pro-choice politicians and celebrities in communion reception and worship services. Any attempt to politicize the sacraments would strip the Church of her tax exemption, anyway.

Today, most teachers in Catholic schools are pro-choice and voted for Senator Kerry and others of his inclination. This points toward a promising formation of the next generation. Stand up and be counted. Wear your pro-abortion tee-shirts at Mass. Advertise for Planned Parenthood and Catholics for Choice. Let Catholic pro-choice politicians know how happy we are with them.

They set a wonderful example, letting our women and men know that YOU CAN BE PRO-CHOICE and CATHOLIC.

Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE), Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD), Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT), Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL), Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Gov. Mario Cuomo (D-ex-Gov. of NY), Gov. Gray Davis, (D-Gov. of CA), Rep. John Baldacci (D-Maine), Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY), Rep. Robert Brady (D-PA), Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA), Rep. William Clay (D-Mo.), Rep. William Coyne (D-PA), Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), Rep. William Delahunt (D-MA), Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Rep. Lane Evans (D-Ill.), Rep. Charles Gonzalez (D-Texas), Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.), Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.), Rep. John Larson (D-CT), Rep. Bill Luther (D-Minn.), Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Sen. Barbara Milkulski (D-MD), Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Sen. Jack Reed (RI), Ambassador Paul Celluci (R-MA), Gov. Tom Ridge (R-PA), Fr. Robert Drinan, S.J. (frmr US Rep), Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA), Rep. Karen McCarthy (D-Mo.), Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), Rep. James McGovern (D-MA), Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-GA), Rep. Marty Meehan (D-MA), Rep. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Rep. George Miller (D-CA), Rep. Connie Morella (R-MD), Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA), Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ). Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.), Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY), Rep. Ciro Rodriguez (D-Texas), Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA), Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA)